EventCatalog | Events | Encounter Created

Encounter Created

Emitted when a new patient encounter (visit) is created in the EHR system

Event Clinical Event

Overview

The EncounterCreated event signals that a patient visit has begun and clinical documentation can commence.

Event Data

{
  "eventId": "uuid",
  "eventType": "EncounterCreated",
  "timestamp": "ISO 8601",
  "data": {
    "encounterId": "string",
    "patientId": "string",
    "mrn": "string",
    "providerId": "string",
    "encounterType": "string",
    "startDateTime": "ISO 8601",
    "facilityId": "string",
    "chiefComplaint": "string"
  }
}